Sermon by Pastor Brent Snook / Oct 13, 2024
Series: REBUILD
Text: Nehemiah 8
America was born to exemplify that devotion to the elements of righteousness which are derived from the relevance of holy scripture. – Woodrow Wilson
Read Nehemiah 8:1-8
I. THE DESIRE FOR THE SCRIPTURE
A. for the Word of God
Read Nehemiah 8:1
Do you hunger for the Word of God?
Read Psalm 19:10-11
Read Job 23:12
B. to the Word of God
Read Nehemiah 8:2-3
The people in Jerusalem said: BRING THE BOOK! Give us the Word.
Read Jeremiah 5:1-4
C. the Word of God
Read Nehemiah 8:4-8
The Word of God has always been involved in revival
Spiritual warfare is real. And the Word of God is the answer.
II. THE DISMAY OVER SIN
Read Nehemiah 8:9
As you read the Bible, it will read you
Read Hebrews 4:12
You need the law before you can experience grace.
You need the bad news before you can experience the good news.
You need the Sin Understanding before you can experience the Savior Solution.
III. THE DELIGHT IN SERVICE
Read Nehemiah 8:10-18
You have mourned enough – now be joyful! – Nehemiah
The joy of the Lord is your strength
A. Rejoicing (Read Nehemiah 8:10-12)
Four Truths About Joy
- Joy is based upon
- Joy is nourished in
- Joy is dependent upon
- Joy is independent of
B. Revealing (Read Nehemiah 8:13-15)
Explanation of the Feast of Tabernacles:
- it was a time of looking back
- it was a time of looking around (seeing God’s blessings)
- it was a time of looking ahead
C. Responding (Read Nehemiah 8:16-18)
Every Bible should be bound in shoe leather. – D.L Moody